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“For such a time as this…” The story of Esther in the Bible is brief and often overlooked. Yet time and time again the Lord has brought this story to my attention. Esther was a beautiful young woman, an orphan who was placed in a very strategic position by God that eventually saved a nation. Her outer beauty attracted a king. Her inner beauty made him love her and her integrity and excellence made him listen to her. At a pivotal moment when the fate of her people lay before her, Esther was faced with a decision that could have cost her her life. But a wise uncle pointed out a very simple revelation – “Who knows if God has brought you to this place for such a time as this?”

How odd for this little orphaned Jewish girl to find such favor with a king; to be crowned queen and have the influence to save her people! God granted her beauty for a reason. With it came responsibility. An empty, hungry world is searching for God. The eyes of our nation are attracted to beauty just as the king. In the age of the supermodel and superstar, he gave you gifts of beauty and talent and he brought you here!

When the shutter snaps to capture your image in print or the camera zooms in for your monologue, the world is captured by your gift. But what will they see beyond the gift? Will they see a young man or woman of honor and integrity such as Esther, willing to place their position and glory on the line to save a nation?

It’s no mistake that you are here. God has an awesome plan for your life. Who knows, perhaps he’s brought you here for such a time as this!!“Who knows but God has brought you here for such a time as this…” Esther 4:14

One.ofe the great lessons learned from this story is as long as you stand up for what is right God will take care of the rest. There's a movie on DVD called "A Night With a King". It's the story of Ester. Very good.

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Madison Kennedy

2/27/2016 03:07:11 pm

I understand

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Lacy Lewis

2/28/2016 03:51:50 am

Good post

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Lacy Lewis

3/4/2016 08:05:41 am

John 13:7
Jesus replied, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand'

this was sent to me yesterday and couldn't be more fitting for this point and what is going on with me right now.

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Zaniya Washington

3/1/2016 02:23:10 pm

I learned that God has an awesome plan for your life.

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Emma May

3/2/2016 03:27:49 pm

Understood

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Faith Clark

3/2/2016 04:31:41 pm

Reading this I come to believe that God has a plan for each and every one of us. It is very special to me to know that he gathered us here to show our inner and outer beauty. I can't wait to see what God has in store for everyone!

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Jennifer Christiansen

3/2/2016 07:42:07 pm

This means a lot to me. This has been a dream of mine for years.! To be honest, i really didnt know if i would make it this far, but with the faith of God, i have made it. Ms. Melissa has been the greatest teacher . i feel very blessed and honored to be one of her students and Arkansas Models.

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Cassandra Lusk

3/2/2016 10:26:05 pm

Ms Melissa what thus lesson from the bible means to me about queen Esther is that God uses us for not just for one thing but tries us to also use us for his purpose in many different ways and also in many different areas. So in a sense we are always growing and developing our skills, talents, and gifts! You are a great example of a gift that you have given to all of us with your presence, the word given to us by God. He uses you everyday to reach us through giving us the word for each and everyone of us to grow strong!

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Ebony

3/3/2016 12:00:00 am

Modeling is something I've always wanted to do my whole life. I'm more than grateful that this opportunity has been granted to me. I asked God to give me a sign and here it is!

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Shanna Welker

3/3/2016 09:28:41 am

Barrett Welker. This story is a beautiful life lesson.

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Lauren Fowler

3/4/2016 07:44:52 am

God has given us outer beauty, but we should use our inner beauty to make a positive impact on the world. I appreciate God putting me in this place at a time in my life when I need it the most.

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